Weekly Flylady Thread 8th February 2016

pigpen

Sorted my ebeast sales to get packaged and posted..


Made a start on a cardy.. pulled out 3 rows, knitted 1 more..

OH collected DD3 and is now in bed.. with Pixie.. I may sleep down here I don't think my neck can cope with another night of her.. I am in agony I can barely support my head! I've had a jumper wrapped around my neck for support all evening..


I have the excitement of Tesco tomorrow IF I have money left after the bills are paid.. and I need to make Squeak a dr's appointment .. I couldn't get one tday, I think she has impetigo in her ear.. the eczema on her face is having a flare up so it could just be that which is infected but it looks awful and isn't improving.


Buttons on cardies and get those posted..
Find something to knit easter bunnies with.. I have little pink ones but I want different colours.. though I've not been contacted about the easter craft fair so I might not be invited this time

Dizzy_Imp

:wave: Good morning ladies. I'm an early bird today because I can't sleep, so catching up on the thread. Loads of news from everyone.

I did giggle over the dustbin bag mishap MrsMP - yep, your day was worse than mine. Hope you're not too bruised x

Supporting vibes to you today Mumof2. Hope your counselling session goes well later.

Had a really good site meeting with the surveyor and loss adjuster yesterday and it looks like our insurers will pay towards preventative measure improvements as well as repairs following the flood, which is excellent news. I know lots of people have bad experiences with insurance companies, but mine have been wonderful through all of this.

Waiting for confirmation of a meeting with the lady from the Heritage Team regarding Listed Building Consent and advice on changes proposed. She's a tough cookie, but has been nice so far (although neighbours have had run ins and not good experiences with her) so we will see.

Got to blitz SS's room today as the skids are coming to stay for a few days and I've been using his room to do the ironing. I can't see his bed atm:eek:

Right, off for a shower to start the day xxx

Jazee

Morning all. Hope you're all ok today and aches and pains are receding. Welcome Coppers.

Right, I've just had breakfast so will wash the dishes the make a start of today's list, bottom up so ironing first.

Have a great day everyone.

YORKSHIRELASS

Morning

Glad everything is OK frizzle.

Thanks for the good wishes for DS. So, he went to this open day - first time he has ever managed to do anything like that without me. There was a big room set up with lots of tables for different jobs but no-one was there to explain what to do so he went to the first one and realised he was applying for a bar job which he didnt want - and he is under 18 anyway!

Then they didnt have a copy of his online application form (which we spent ages doing and weren't able to print out) so they asked him to do another. He completely froze and could hardly remember his address never mind stuff about why he wanted to do the job etc.

I just kept telling him its all good experience, but its just a shame it was so badly organised.

Its bad timing too. I have been given this chance to stand in for my boss (as well as doing my own job) for 3 weeks and I am loving it. It could lead to promotion but DS is struggling to cope with me not being around. I may have a hard choice to make about my own life and what I want to do and the need to support DS.

So I am working silly hours, DS1 is all over the place, DH is not very well and off to the docs today and DS2 is really struggling at school with maths and getting into trouble over it. Flying? Well I am trying to do what I can.

Sorry for the ramble, have a good Friday everyone x

FurryBeastOz

Frizzle hope things are moving in the right direction.

DH off to work. Awaiting In-laws surfacing. Will do what I always swear I will - Strip spare room, Clean said room, and remake bed ready for next visitors. (rather than last minute panic like yesterday)

Turkey chilli to make for dinner. Need to resist eating all the Chocolate Brownies I made yesterday. I tweaked the recipe and they are not as nice as the last lot, but they are still chocolate:D

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Mumof2 hope today goes well
Frizzle hope things are good
CY thinking of you
LW hope they sort your money out soon
YS well done to your DS for going through with the day, it was a good experience for him and hopefully he enjoyed some of it and it gave him a little more confidence that he can do some things on his own.
Hugs good wishes and posi vibes to all who need them and sticks and spoons for those who want a supply.

Busy all day today, feel a bit stiff this morning but thankfully no bruises
Have a good day all. I'll catch up later.

pigpen

Well no tesco as I have no money.. I even had to steal a bit out of my paypal so as not to be in the red!! :eek: I adjusted the loan payment date so it is coming out today instead of the 4th so the payment was a bit higher.. but my mother is unreliable at getting the money in on time and I have lots of DD's coming out the first week of the month... next month should be easier. I think the child benefit is on monday so I'll do tesco then.


My neck is slightly better this morning.


OH has been yelled at for dawdling.. why is there no urgency?? I got the girls ready and gave him one to put in the car so he starts faffing with his phone *freak out* ... seriously LEAVE IT ALONE FOR 5 SECONDS AND DO THE URGENT THINGS!!!!! *rage* Then he starts dawdling in front of me looking for hat in a place he hadn't even put it.. *slllllllllap* ...

Anyway.. they've gone... and I can have a cuppa without him...

Absolutely full of cold again.. my head is thick with it.. just what I need yet again!!

Still not got through to dr's... this is ridiculous!

Jazee

So I have done the dailies, ironing, sorted recycling and wiped the radiator, skirting, window and door frame in the gym.

Paid stuff now.

bossymoo

Fingers crossed for you frizzle hope baby makes an uneventful appearance:) xx

Ouch Mrs mp hope you're not too achey xx

Belated birthday wishes nattybags xx

Well I forgot to take the mufty day money to school so must remember later, plus bun-sale money.

I've just sorted one of the storage footstool things in the LR, having dawned on me it hasn't been opened in months so the toys within are not really wanted. It's baby doll clothes and accessories- DD doesn't really play with them so I'm thinking we need to gather them all up and edit together. So they are ready to go up to her room for sorting, and the storage box is now a home for pens, colouring books and stickers etc that usually litter the entire ground floor :T I repurposed a gift bag, trimmed to size, the stand colouring books on end, to stop them falling over. And a spare kitchen tub is housing all her little notebooks and mini activity books.

I'm going to photo her big a-frame drawing board and try sell it tomorrow. Can't remember the last time she used it. Ditto two pushchairs I have in my office - she is too big for them now...

And when the hail stops, I'm going to take the old rusty gazebo to the tip! And pop to the shop on the way back for my dad a birthday gift...

MinnieMousesMummy

Morning everyone, I am just going to update my list and then make a start, as I have a lot to get done.

Marvellous Monday Mayhem! ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Filing.. find a pile and file it
Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
HHI

Terrific Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the hob
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Muck out the fridge..
Empty the kitchen bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Wonderful Wednesday wishy-washy-wipe!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Look into benefits that I might be able to claim, short term till things get sorted
Clear a cluttered top in your room.. or spend at least 15 minutes doing it
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead
31 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
Clean the sticky hand prints off the wall ALL the way up the stairs! Clean windows in these rooms

Thursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Finish job applications on the council website
Get dh to get the bit off the car that needs replaced and then he can try and source the part, which will mean that he can repair it keeping the cost down
Order required part for the car
Check banking and update diary with D/D
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
Replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
Have you sorted your valentine things for your lovey-dovey one?

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Let the chickens out to roam and feed all animals
Check uni emails
HH looking for work
Give dh some encouraging words
Spend 2 hours on course work
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! - a nice relaxing shower
If you have half term next week.. get the uniforms and coats washed quick!!.. no stress next Sunday!
Vacuum the floor
Catch up with the laundry - whites x2, colour x3, woolens x1
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Clean 2 windows
Close chickens away before dark
Sort through the meal plan and make shopping list
Do the weekly shopping
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!.. If you've not worn it this winter.. get rid!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Open a drawer you haven't actually looked in for weeks and deal with whatever treasures you find within!.. What is the most random thing you found?
Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
HHI
End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!